Prepare against Ilya Makoveev
FM · FIDE · World #2,176 classical · FIDE ID 34155748
Our database contains 503 games by Ilya Makoveev, covering May 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ilya Makoveev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilya Makoveev before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,374 | 2,374 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,368 | 2,407 | Jan 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,411 | 2,417 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 503 | 231 | 139 | 133 | 45.9% |
| As White | 254 | 128 | 70 | 56 | 50.4% |
| As Black | 249 | 103 | 69 | 77 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilya Makoveev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilya Makoveev's side.
First moves as White (253 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 184 | 72.7% | 64.1% |
| d4 | 34 | 13.4% | 72.1% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 6.3% | 34.4% |
| c4 | 6 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 6 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| b4 | 6 | 2.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 64.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Makoveev usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Makoveev usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Makoveev usually continues d4 (60.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 72.1% score
- …Nf6 (74% of these games) — Makoveev usually continues c4 (71.9% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Makoveev usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Makoveev usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 78 | 67.8% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 23 | 20.0% | 63.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 75 | 91.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.9% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Ilya Makoveev's chess games
All 503 games by Ilya Makoveev in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 231 wins, 139 draws, 133 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 25 | 13/8/4 | 52.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 5/9/6 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 16/4/10 | 53.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A60 | Catalan | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Mateusz Bartel | 2,634 | Wch Rapid | C50 |
| Dec 2018 | Dmitry Gordievsky | 2,614 | Wch Rapid | B31 |
| Dec 2018 | Mikheil Mchedlishvili | 2,610 | Wch Blitz | D90 |
| Dec 2018 | Dmitry Kryakvin | 2,588 | Wch Blitz | B63 |
| Dec 2018 | Victor Mikhalevski | 2,579 | Wch Rapid | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz | 2019 | 35 | 15 | 2,404 |
| Wch Rapid | 2019 | 30 | 14 | 2,455 |
| Wch U10 | 2016 | 22 | 18 | 2,125 |
| Budapest FS04 IM | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,333 |
| Wch U08 | 2014 | 11 | 9.5 | 1,780 |
| Cheliabinsk Variation A | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,272 |
| FIDE Youth Super Final U18 | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,424 |
| World Cup U18 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,338 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilya Makoveev's chess games?
503 games by Ilya Makoveev, from May 2013 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Ilya Makoveev has played.
What does Ilya Makoveev play on the first move as White?
Across 253 games with White in our database, Ilya Makoveev opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilya Makoveev answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Ilya Makoveev play as White?
As White, Ilya Makoveev's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 254 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilya Makoveev play as Black?
As Black, Ilya Makoveev most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian (22 games, 40.9% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 249 games.
What is Ilya Makoveev's FIDE rating?
Ilya Makoveev is currently rated 2,374 in classical chess, 2,368 in rapid and 2,411 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,374 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ilya Makoveev played?
Our database contains 503 games by Ilya Makoveev, covering May 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 231 wins, 139 draws, 133 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilya Makoveev?
503 games by Ilya Makoveev reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.